About this role
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Registered Nurse ensures that children and their family receive the services authorized under the First Connections Program.
SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs assessments and provides direct contact, care and comprehensive, community based nursing services for infants and families referred to the First Connections program.
- Performs duties and activities with individual children and families in their homes;
Identifies child and family need, educates families, and connects families to community based resources.
- Ensures quality service delivery by members of FC team to families referred to program.
- Participates in community outreach initiatives and activities as required or requested by clinical supervisor or administrative director.
- Participates in ongoing reflective supervision with First Connections Supervisor as scheduled.
- Completes all RI DOH and Family Service paperwork including evaluations and written documentation of all communications with families, physicians, referral sources, community partners, etc.
- Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed as RN by the RI DOH.
- Graduate of Board approved and accredited nursing program.
- Minimum 3-year experience in public health, pediatric nursing or community based care.
- Minimum of 3-year experience working with young children and their families.
- Current and valid drivers license and auto insurance.
- Current CPR certification.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- As needed to maintain individual licensure and meet RI DOH standards.
- Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
- Other trainings as required by Rhode Island Department of Health.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel to and from clients residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
- Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
- Ability to communicate effectively.